2004 Mitsubishi Galant

2004 MITSUBISHI GALANT
72,500 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JIGGA216
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My 2004 Mitsubishi Galant keeps blowing white smoke out of the tail pipe what could be causing this.
Aug 21, 2009 at 12:28 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Most common cause is blown headgasket. Any coolant loss? oil look normal?
Aug 21, 2009 at 12:39 PM
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JIGGA216
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Oil looks o.k. i haven't really checked the coolant should I?
Aug 21, 2009 at 12:41 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Yes you may want to have radiator checked for traces of CO. if gasket is starting to fail a preemtive repair will save you an engine.
Aug 21, 2009 at 12:51 PM